Post by crankiestseeker on Apr 13, 2013 21:13:21 GMT -5
Wartech: Senko no Ronde is a Japanese mecha fighting-gamebullet-hell hybrid. The original title is "Senko no Ronde" however to appeal to foreigners the distributors decided to tag on "Wartech". I suppose they thought it would help. It didn't.
Onward to the actual game details, no? The game's plot centers around the 8 pilots you are able to control, similar to how other fighting game's stories change depending on whose perspective you play from. But, essentially, the story is told in the form of a space opera, and requires you to unlock all the extra content in order to -even then- only barely comprehend the plot.
Speaking of extras- this game has a ton. As typical of the Japanese ways, there is a load of bonus content such as concept art, tutorial videos, score attack mode, classic mode (this game was originally an arcade machine, so this mode reflects that) as well as an encyclopedia on the game universe and an in depth book that transforms the plot of the game into text for more background knowledge. I've spent over 30 hours on this game and still have yet to unlock everything.
What this game lacks in graphics it makes up for with gameplay. The unusual combination between bullet hell and fighter works surprisingly well. Every one of the 8 characters has 2 different "cartridges" and 3 costumes per cartridge as well as their own unique playing style. Swapping between a character's cartridge will alter their stats and specialization. There's also the unique "B.O.S.S." mode players can enter during certain times in combat, which transforms their mech into a boss that you would expect from the Japanese - complete with all the insane explosions and moving gizmos. The game has a fairly steep learning curve, which comes in part from being able to master combos as well as master movement. In part this comes from games like Virtual-On.
Overall I'd give this game a solid 7/10. The game will easily take you at least 8 hours to complete all the stories once, and there's plenty of content to go back and devote more time to. The multiplayer is definitely an experience worth trying as well. I believe this game sells for around $2 at gamestop - but it's pretty rare. Give it a shot if you see it. You won't be let down.
Onward to the actual game details, no? The game's plot centers around the 8 pilots you are able to control, similar to how other fighting game's stories change depending on whose perspective you play from. But, essentially, the story is told in the form of a space opera, and requires you to unlock all the extra content in order to -even then- only barely comprehend the plot.
Speaking of extras- this game has a ton. As typical of the Japanese ways, there is a load of bonus content such as concept art, tutorial videos, score attack mode, classic mode (this game was originally an arcade machine, so this mode reflects that) as well as an encyclopedia on the game universe and an in depth book that transforms the plot of the game into text for more background knowledge. I've spent over 30 hours on this game and still have yet to unlock everything.
What this game lacks in graphics it makes up for with gameplay. The unusual combination between bullet hell and fighter works surprisingly well. Every one of the 8 characters has 2 different "cartridges" and 3 costumes per cartridge as well as their own unique playing style. Swapping between a character's cartridge will alter their stats and specialization. There's also the unique "B.O.S.S." mode players can enter during certain times in combat, which transforms their mech into a boss that you would expect from the Japanese - complete with all the insane explosions and moving gizmos. The game has a fairly steep learning curve, which comes in part from being able to master combos as well as master movement. In part this comes from games like Virtual-On.
Overall I'd give this game a solid 7/10. The game will easily take you at least 8 hours to complete all the stories once, and there's plenty of content to go back and devote more time to. The multiplayer is definitely an experience worth trying as well. I believe this game sells for around $2 at gamestop - but it's pretty rare. Give it a shot if you see it. You won't be let down.